BenefitsCal.com
Do you know you can check the status of your case by creating an BenefitsCal.con account? BenefitsCal a one-stop-shop for CalFresh. You can check on your case status, benefit amounts, balance, and submit periodic reports, renewal forms and upload documents within BenefitsCal. To get started, you can
Link your case
Before you can check the case status, you need to link the CalFresh case to your account.
- After login, you can find "Link a Case to Your Account"
- Enter your Date of Birth and Zip Code as prompted and select a way to find your case
Check the status of your case
You can check the most recent case status for CalFresh from your dashboard in BenefitsCal.
Understanding the status of your case
| Approved | Your case has been approved and you should be receiving your benefits for the month. |
| Pending | The county is still processing your case. It could take up to 30 days for the county to process all the documents you submitted. |
| Discontinued | Your case has been discussed due to a missing document or a missing renewal form. |
| Denied | Your case has been denied. The county will send additional letters and notices to you to explain why your case has been denied. |
| Inactive |
Your case has expired and it's time for you to reapply. |
Submit documents
If you are missing any documents from your interview, or you need to submit documents for your SAR-7 or recertification to get your CalFresh benefits, don't worry. There are a few ways you could submit those documents.
Online
BenefitsCal a one-stop-shop for CalFresh. You can check on your case status, benefit amounts, balance, and submit periodic reports, renewal forms and upload documents within BenefitsCal. To get started, you can
➤ If you wish to submit documents without an account, please visit the BenefitsCal Document Center
Periodic Reporting & Recertification
Completing Periodic Reporting and Recertification can be made easy with BenefitsCal. You can finish it online and check the progress of your periodic reporting, along with submitting the required documents. The county will also reach out to you for a recertification appointment.
What are the steps to apply?
- Step 1: BenefitsCal Will display Submit Periodic Reporting/Submit Recertification under Things to do
- Step 2: Select start your periodic reporting/recertification hyperlink
- Step 3: Complete the recertification by the due date
Periodic Reporting
Recertification